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Wednesday, 1 April 2015

Fool for Books Giveaway Hop - Amazon Gift Card or Paypal Cash


Fool for Books Giveaway Hop
April 1st - 7th

Hosted by I Am A Reader, Not A Writer

Several blogs are taking part, so there's lots of amazing gifts to be won. Check out the rules of the other blogs. I will contact the winner via email within 5 days following the end of the contest. Winner will also be announced on this page.

***Giveaway***


My giveaway is for a $10 Amazon Gift Card or Paypal cash.
Ends April 7th (midnight GMT).
International.

Contest is void where prohibited. Entrants must be 13 or else have parent or guardian’s permission to enter. Winners will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. The winner will be posted on this page after the winner responds. Winning entries will be verified for authenticity.

Enter the giveaway and then hop on to the next one.
Thanks and good luck to everyone!

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91 comments:

  1. Jewel1 April 2015 at 10:33

    Goodreads reviews and recommendations.

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  2. Mai T.1 April 2015 at 11:15

    I judge books by their covers quite a lot. An intriguing cover or title makes me want to read the excerpt.

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  3. Karen H1 April 2015 at 11:48

    Favorite authors, reliable reviews, friends recommendations. I have way too many books on my TBR shelves to step out to most new-to-me authors unless their books sounds so amazing, has high ratings & reviews...then I will go for it.

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  4. Maria Malaveci1 April 2015 at 13:12

    Through amazing book blogs like yours!

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  5. Unknown1 April 2015 at 14:02

    Favorite authors, blog reviews and cover :D

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  6. Stephanie @ Bookfever1 April 2015 at 14:32

    Depends on if it's a favorite author or a lot of my bookish friends that recommend it to me and the synopsis. :)

    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  7. nurmawati djuhawan1 April 2015 at 14:38

    by review and the book's cover :)
    thx u for hosting...

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  8. mk1 April 2015 at 15:06

    Combination of their covers and their reviews but also I'm in a few facebook groups and I get a lot of recommendations from there.

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  9. Rita Wray1 April 2015 at 15:29

    I read reviews.

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  10. Anonymous1 April 2015 at 15:34

    I read reviews and recommendations and I will read if they are by an author already like.

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  11. Unknown1 April 2015 at 15:42

    I decide mostly based on genre, and then recommendations and reviews. And I have a core group of authors where I will read anything that they write.

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  12. Sara1 April 2015 at 17:35

    I like to read whatever is popular and mainstream.

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  13. karin1 April 2015 at 17:39

    I decide to read by reviews from my goodreads friends

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  14. Cali W.1 April 2015 at 17:56

    Thanks for the giveaway! Good reviews usually help me determine books that I want to read. :)

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  15. Anonymous1 April 2015 at 18:30

    By the authors I have read before and liked.

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  16. Unknown1 April 2015 at 19:25

    Mostly by recommendations from friends and family...and good book bloggers. ;-)

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  17. Judy1 April 2015 at 21:11

    I have a lot of favorite authors that I read their books, and I enjoy checking our the blogs to find their reviews and recommendations. I also am a cover lover. I usually know if I will enjoy a book by its cover!!!

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  18. E.J. Stevens1 April 2015 at 21:27

    Reviews and word of mouth.

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  19. Judy Thomas1 April 2015 at 21:59

    Reviews, covers and friends :)

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  20. Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addiction1 April 2015 at 22:02

    I find most of my books on other blogs!! Thanks for the chance to win!

    Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addiction

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  21. invisiblegirlwholovescookies1 April 2015 at 22:45

    I decide by goodreads reviews and with the recommendations page it have.

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  22. Berkeley Hapa1 April 2015 at 23:18

    I have many authors that I follow, and I look at reviews (goodreads/amazon) and some blogging recommendations!

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  23. smiles1 April 2015 at 23:35

    I like to look at established bloggers as my best option.Ignoring the ratings they give, I read the reasoning. That way, I can get a better idea of if I'll enjoy a book. Star ratings are nice, but they're kind of arbitrary values. If blogs aren't an option, I cautiously do the same with Amazon or goodreads reviews, ignoring stars but reading the reviews. But that's how I am with most things - I like understanding why people feel the way they do. And this way, you can avoid those 1 * reviews where a person just says they hate the genre. Well if you hate it, why'd you pick up the book? Unless it was unclear what the story's about, no excuse. Gather evidence/facts and draw my own conclusions, I always say!

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  24. Unknown2 April 2015 at 00:20

    If the summary or cover grabs my attention. If I read a previous book by the authors and enjoyed it, their next book is an automatic read for me. Thank you so much for the giveaway.

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  25. Patricia2 April 2015 at 00:21

    I go to used book fairs and just glance through the stacks until something catches my eye.

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  26. Jaime Lester2 April 2015 at 02:39

    It completely depends! Goodreads reviews, blog reviews, recommendations from friends, browsing the library shelves, or bookstore shelves! Thank you for the giveaway!

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  27. Nikolina2 April 2015 at 07:26

    I usually read the synopsis and then decide!

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  28. kiwi_chick_28822 April 2015 at 07:41

    I decide via bloggers posts, goodreads, recommendations from friends and by judging a book by its cover. Thanks

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  29. Lois M.2 April 2015 at 10:16

    blogs, author sites, reviews on amazon, a person also bought this sections on amazon, browsing at the bookstore... lots of ways. :)

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  30. Ashfa2 April 2015 at 12:43

    Goodreads and amazon reviews!

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  31. Anne2 April 2015 at 12:49

    Reviews play a big part, but a really interesting blurb is a big part too.

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  32. Rebecca Hipworth2 April 2015 at 12:51

    I know my own taste pretty well so I can often tell whether something's a 'me' book from the synopsis, otherwise an excerpt of the author's writing will do the trick. I also look for reviews from bloggers with similar taste to me.

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  33. Jessica Cox2 April 2015 at 17:42

    I go by recommendations and I follow a few blogs that read the stuff as myself

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  34. Eva @ All Books Considered2 April 2015 at 18:13

    Mostly other blogs and goodreads

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  35. Kathy Davis2 April 2015 at 18:51

    I follow several authors, and always buy their book. Plus, recommendations from Amazon, and friends.

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  36. Unknown2 April 2015 at 21:19

    Mostly summaries or by reviews.

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  37. Isa2 April 2015 at 21:54

    If the synopsis catches my interest I'd read reviews to help me see if I I think I would enjoy the book. Thank you for the giveaway, enjoy your day.

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  38. BookLady3 April 2015 at 00:35

    I select books in many different ways, including reviews, recommendations, favorite authors, and blurbs. Thanks for the great giveaway!

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  39. Unknown3 April 2015 at 01:52

    I decide what to read based on reviews.

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  40. Anonymous3 April 2015 at 02:43

    Recommendations from friends! Thanks for the giveaway

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  41. Serena S.3 April 2015 at 02:49

    I decide what I want to read based on my moods, the rating and my friends' recommendations. But mostly, it's if I find the blurb appealing or not. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  42. Sabrina West3 April 2015 at 04:06

    I pick what books to read based on a few trusted friends and book review blogs.

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  43. Unknown3 April 2015 at 05:59

    BOOKTUBE! And based on the synopsis and covers :) If the cover is pretty I am definitely drawn to it!

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  44. Unknown3 April 2015 at 08:39

    I usually check out the goodreads page or the reviews of a group of bloggers who have my same tastes...but sometimes I just follow my gut!

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  45. Petter Mathis3 April 2015 at 11:46

    Blurb and cover.

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  46. dookiepookiebear3 April 2015 at 13:00

    I read goodreads reviews but I only read the bad ones to see why they hated it..too see if I would like it..if that makes sense

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  47. Heidi Reads...3 April 2015 at 16:41

    Recommendations from blogs I follow and goodreads reviews.

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  48. Katarzyna Z3 April 2015 at 22:03

    Goodreads reviews, friends' TBR lists and recs, favorite bloggers' recommendations.

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  49. Wendy Caddy3 April 2015 at 22:32

    I usually choose books by reviews.

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  50. pippirose4 April 2015 at 03:41

    I read some reviews, but I also do a lot of general book browsing, both online and in book stores.

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  51. molliekatie4 April 2015 at 04:03

    I rely on a combination of reviews and recommendations to decide which books to read. There are certain book bloggers whose tastes are very similar to mine, so if they rate a book highly whose blurb doesn't initially appeal to me, I'll still put it on my TBR list. I also have a network of friends with discerning taste, so again, if any of them rave about a book that on it's face doesn't seem all that appealing to me, I'm definitely going to check the book out anyway. And of course, it's an automatic, lightning-fast TBR-add if the premise looks appealing *and* the people whose opinions I trust endorse it.

    Thank you for the giveaway! :)

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  52. Unknown4 April 2015 at 04:32

    I read GR reviews and ask for my friends recommendations :)

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  53. Donna N.4 April 2015 at 05:10

    Usually recommendations and reviews.

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  54. Unknown4 April 2015 at 09:15

    cover and title grab my attention first the i read the back of the book(paperback) or the excerpt/summary on amazon or authors page

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  55. Steph4 April 2015 at 12:05

    If I already love an author, I will read anything they write. Or I'll read what it's about and sometimes just by a pretty cover.

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  56. Dovile4 April 2015 at 12:44

    I follow some authors that I really like and also discover new books through book blogs.

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  57. Thais Pampado4 April 2015 at 15:01

    I usually take some recommendations from booktubers!

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  58. Jan Lee4 April 2015 at 16:46

    I look at titles and covers then read the synopsis on the back of the book. If I like that book, then I look to see what other books the author has written :)

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  59. Sharklady714 April 2015 at 18:12

    I read some reviews, but ultimately I know what I like and I chose based on that.

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  60. acodeza4 April 2015 at 18:34

    on both recommendations and reviews so I could have the hint whether its good or not

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  61. Lisa Mandina4 April 2015 at 20:18

    I decide on which books sound good based on their synopsis. Also, favorite authors!

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  62. Elizabeth Chang4 April 2015 at 21:41

    anything that looks interesting in the bookstore or the library

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  63. Tara W4 April 2015 at 22:07

    I search by genre and then find an interesting blurb.
    Tara Woods

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  64. Belinda M5 April 2015 at 02:21

    I decide by friends recommendations or reading reviews on book blogs

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  65. Allie L5 April 2015 at 11:40

    I decided what books to read by recommendations :D

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  66. Gaby G5 April 2015 at 16:06

    the synopsis and then I read reviews :)

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  67. Unknown5 April 2015 at 16:29

    I decide on the author, reviews, goodreads, and summary of the story! Thank you for this amazing chance! :)

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  68. Stacy5 April 2015 at 22:18

    I do read reviews and recommendations, but ultimately I decide by the synopsis.

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  69. Unknown5 April 2015 at 22:46

    reviews and recommendations

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  70. Unknown6 April 2015 at 00:16

    I read blog reviews...but ultimately it's the blurb and the cover that gets my attention.

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  71. Ricky6 April 2015 at 02:04

    A combination of reading the reviews and the excerpt. ^_^

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  72. Unknown6 April 2015 at 02:35

    I read a lot of blog reviews and read what I'm in the mood for! Thanks!

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  73. Ari6 April 2015 at 03:17

    If I loved the author's previous works then I'll automatically read anything else they write! I also read recommendations from my friends because we share the same book tastes. But mostly I rely on reviews and what other bloggers are currently excited to read.
    Ariel @ Bookish Confessions

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  74. Maria Theresa Santos6 April 2015 at 08:16

    goodreads reviews

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  75. Reading Away The Days6 April 2015 at 11:34

    I am a mood reader so I tend to pick up a book am in the mood for.

    Megan @ reading away the days

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  76. Unknown6 April 2015 at 14:22

    Mostly by reading reviews!

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  77. Elle6 April 2015 at 18:01

    Sometimes from reviews and recommendations, especially from people who I know tend to like the same books I like. Once I find a book I like then any other books by that author are added to my list. Sometimes an advertisement for a book will catch my eye, or I'll see one at the library that has an interesting cover and check it out.

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  78. Anubha6 April 2015 at 18:49

    mostly I pick up according to my mood, other times it is whatever comes in my area of vision first :P

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  79. Unknown6 April 2015 at 20:42

    I read authors that I know, then I look at covers, recommendations and reviews. Thanks for participating in the hop! dachshundlady@comcast.net

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  80. Carolyn Daley7 April 2015 at 02:16

    I look at recommendations and reviews on Amazon. I also find recommendations on my local library's website when I search for eBooks.

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  81. jmcgaugh7 April 2015 at 02:26

    I go by recommendations from friends, blurbs, excerpts, and reviews.

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  82. Andrew Pham (apham17)7 April 2015 at 03:09

    A combination of reviews and recommendation from friends

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  83. CindyWindy20037 April 2015 at 03:51

    I decide based on amazon reviews, best seller's list, the cover of a book, the book jacket, all sorts of ways.

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  84. Juana7 April 2015 at 04:23

    I find my books via reviews.

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  85. Mindy Bel7 April 2015 at 07:00

    Thanks for the great giveaway!
    I mostly decide by reviews or friends' recommendations.

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  86. Michelle Sedeño7 April 2015 at 12:28

    Reviews, recs, ratings, most esp blurb. Sometimes covers too. XD

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  87. Unknown7 April 2015 at 13:06

    I chose my books to read based on recommendations from friends and reviews.

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  88. _Sandra_7 April 2015 at 19:39

    Mostly by friends' recommendations, reading a blurb or a book cover. Trying to stay away from reading reviews, don't want to be influenced by it.
    Thanks for the giveaway! :)

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  89. Andrea Amy7 April 2015 at 20:22

    reviews to a point, but books like movies are so subjective, I also go by genre (for instance I love YA Dystopian so even without past experience with an author I would be willing to take a chance reading this genre), past experience with reading from a particular author (Andrea Amy)

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  90. Alisha S.7 April 2015 at 21:56

    Recently I have been relying mainly on blog reviews and recommendations from blogs and my favorite authors. Also I look at the genres and book's blurbs.

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  91. Penny Kathleen7 April 2015 at 22:03

    I usually decide based on the summary, and also sometimes reviews and friend recommendations!

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